Funded by a commitment from the Powder Mill Foundation, the Appell Horticulture Center was built to accommodate the new and growing Environmental Horticulture program at York College of Pennsylvania, which was first available to students beginning in Fall 2021. With a focus on environmental sustainability, the Appell Environmental Horticulture program also offers hands-on learning opportunities at Millbourne, Appell’s 50-acre private estate in York.
The landscape surrounding this newest campus building is designed to showcase a plant collection for learning, featuring native and non-native, resilient pollinator plants. The rich perennial composition is a first for York College and provides seating spaces for student leisure or study breaks. A dramatic sculpture commissioned by local artist Patrick Sells anchors the view of the front entrance.
OUR SCOPE OF WORK:
- Environmental Assessment
- Operations Planning
- Garden Design
- Construction Documentation
- Construction Phase Services
PROPOSED NEW GARDEN FEATURES
- Parking integrated into the site planting
- horticultural rich and native focused planting
- Integrated lighting
- Pedestrian-friendly and fully accessible pathways
- Educational opportunities in the gardens
- Custom sculpture
About RAS Landscape Architects
Robinson Anderson Summers , Inc. (RAS) is an award-winning landscape architectural design firm recognized for its institutional and residential work. RAS’s entire body of work is sensitive to landscape history and site ecology. Our mission as designers is grounded in enhancing beauty, functionality, and the emotive power of place. Combining artistry with environmental stewardship is the hallmark of the RAS landscape portfolio. The small size of the firm enables the principals to maintain meaningful involvement in every project.
